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What is the Scottish independence debate really about?
What does Scottish independence actually mean, and what is the debate all about? Cut through the noise and share this film with 5 friends.
Building A New Scotland: Our Marine Sector
Here’s what our proposals for the marine sector mean for Scotland
Find out how we’re building the case for Scottish independence
SNP members have agreed that page one, line one, of the SNP’s Westminster manifesto will feature the following simple and powerful statement: Vote SNP for Scotland to become an independent country. The Scottish Government has now published 7 robust, evidence-based Independence papers answering many of the key questions. The papers and summary explainers can be…
Building A New Scotland: EU Membership
Joining the European Union as an independent nation would provide significant advantages for you and for Scotland.
Building A New Scotland: Migration to Scotland
For too long, the Westminster parties have spent their time squabbling about immigrants and refugees, while ignoring the real interests of the people of Scotland. Their fixation with lowering migration levels, while ignoring the invaluable contributions immigrants make to this country’s economic security, has been to the detriment of Scotland. Here’s why people make Scotland….
Building A New Scotland: Citizenship
The Scottish Government has published the latest in its series of independence papers, setting out a blueprint for how citizenship would work in an independent Scotland.
Building A New Scotland: A Modern Constitution
The latest Scottish Government paper sets out how after independence, Scotland can adopt a written constitution that protects and enhances human rights.
Timeline: Tory attacks on Scottish democracy
As an unelected Tory peer called for devolution to be reversed, here’s a timeline of the Tories’ attacks on Scottish democracy.
This is why we need independence more than ever
Since I was appointed Minister for Independence, I’ve been working to build the case for independence and engaging with Yes groups across Scotland.
Let's write the next page in Scotland's history
Our modern independence movement stands on the shoulders of giants, visionaries, troublemakers, trailblazers, heroes and leaders.
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What is the Scottish independence debate really about?
What does Scottish independence actually mean, and what is the debate all about? Cut through the noise and share this film with 5 friends.
Chapter 1: Scotland has what it takes to be an independent country
Scotland is richer per head than many wealthy countries. We’re a renewable energy powerhouse. We have what it takes to be an independent nation.
REALITY CHECK: Scotland has the power
Scotland generates more electricity than it uses – and we are a renewable energy powerhouse. Get the facts here.
Artists and Writers for Scottish Independence
Ewan McGregor says: Choose independence
Ewan McGregor now says YES to Scottish independence. “Enough’s enough. After the Brexit vote, I’ve changed my tune about it.”
Alan Cumming says Scotland must have a choice
Alan Cumming: “If you look at Brexit as another example of Westminster dictating a policy Scotland didn’t want, that’s what independence is all about. The people of Scotland should be able to decide what they want to do.”
Billy Connolly: “If Scotland wants independence, I want it”
Sir Billy Connolly: “Politically, Scotland’s in extraordinary shape. It’s beginning to stand alone. They won’t take crap anymore. They don’t want to settle for whoever England votes for. If Scotland would like independence, I would like it.”